Erin Stewart suspends campaign for CT governor amid misconduct report
CT Insider • • general
Key Points:
- Republican Erin Stewart has suspended her campaign for governor following a report detailing her alleged improper use of a city-issued credit card during her tenure as mayor of New Britain, including personal expenses such as social club memberships and clothing.
- The investigation, commissioned by New Britain and conducted by the Crumbie Law Group, found repeated misuse of public funds over nearly a decade, prompting referrals to state and federal authorities; Connecticut State Police have confirmed an ongoing investigation.
- Stewart pledged to take accountability, make restitution to the city, and step back from public life to address the allegations, while endorsing state Sen. Ryan Fazio as the Republican nominee.
- The suspension of Stewart’s campaign has drawn bipartisan reactions, with Republican leaders praising her decision and Democrats calling for accountability and unity behind their candidates, amid broader criticism of political corruption and governance in Connecticut.
- The controversy has intensified scrutiny on the Republican field ahead of the party’s convention and highlighted divisions within Connecticut’s political landscape ahead of the gubernatorial election.